Russian star Mirra Andreeva, 17, advanced to the BNP Paribas Open final, beating defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6 (1), 1-6, 6-3 in chilly conditions Friday night to become the tournament's youngest finalist since 2001.

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva beat defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6(1) 1-6 6-3 on Friday to reach the Indian Wells final for the first time as she sets her sights on back-to-back WTA 1000 titles.

Mirra Andreeva defeated Iga Swiatek for the second time this year, knocking out the two-time defending champion in the Indian Wells semifinals.

Simply incredible! Mirra Andreeva delivered a stunning performance to overcome Iga Swiatek 7-6[7-1], 2-6, 6-2 and reach the Indian Wells final. The teenager extends her winning streak to 11 matches and will aim for her second WTA 1000 title this Saturday against the winner of Madison Keys vs Aryna Sabalenka.

Swiatek continues her relentless march through the tournament, she has dropped just 6 games in 3 matches. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Looking to break her semi-final jinx, Iga Swiatek could face 2023 champion Elena Rybakina yet again. This would not be an easy task though given Rybakina's supreme Middle East record.

Defending champion Iga Swiatek needed just 65 minutes to ease past Dayana Yastremska 6-0, 6-2 on Sunday to reach the fourth round at Indian Wells.

Russian teen star Mirra Andreeva advanced to the BNP Paribas Open final, beating defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6 (1), 1-6, 6-3 in chilly conditions Friday night to become the tournament's youngest finalist since 2001.

The Russian tennis star will be the youngest player since Kim Clijsters in 2001 to play for a BNP Paribas Open title.